Thinking of Selling on Your Own?

I have sold homes for FSBOs (For Sale By Owner). I have also represented buyers who have purchased homes from FSBOs. In every instance, the seller was either listing their home for less than it was worth, or my buyers closed escrow with instant equity. Every FSBO thinks they will save money by not paying commissions. However, the FSBOs that trusted me to sell their homes ended up with much more money than had they sold on their own.  

Things to consider when selling on your own:

1. Can you wait a year to sell your home?
2. How are you vetting potential buyers? Are they pre-approved or are they just coming to check out your house?
3. Are you comfortable having open houses or showing strangers your home?
4. Do you understand all of the different financing options, and what those requirements and deadlines entail? 
5. Do you know how to properly execute a real estate contract?
6. Do you know what a title company can and can't do for you?
7. Do you understand the deadlines and conditions of the EMD?
8. Do you know what disclosures are needed for your home?

If you are unable to answer any of the above questions, we should have a conslutation. Selling your home is much more than getting an offer and "cashing the check." Don't gamble with one of your largest investments.